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title: "Purchase of a PCR"
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# Purchase of a PCR

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a013da4d-ed5b-4a76-b96f-3eabe2a6ac16

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive is currently seeking tenders for the purchase of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment under the project titled "Purchase of a PCR." This procurement is classified under the goods category and is set to take place in the United Kingdom. The tender period is open until 8 March 2021, with all proposals required to be submitted electronically to tenders@hse.gov.uk. The intended contract start date is 12 March 2021, with the equipment to be delivered by 31 March 2021. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation, which is utilized for projects below the set threshold.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the supply of medical and laboratory equipment to expand their business. Companies specialising in PCR technology or related goods will find this particularly beneficial. Participation in this procurement process not only allows for new contract wins but also helps establish long-term relationships with a key government agency focused on health and safety regulations.

## Notice

HSE is looking to purchase a PCR to be supplied by 31 March 2021. Full details of the requirement can be found in the tender specification (Schedule A) All responses should be submitted via tenders@hse.gov.uk, quoting HSE/T3883 Additional information: All responses should be submitted via tenders@hse.gov.uk, quoting HSE/T3883.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9282a0cb-8237-4c95-b68f-2b2686786510 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2021 at 08:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9282a0cb-8237-4c95-b68f-2b2686786510

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9282a0cb-8237-4c95-b68f-2b2686786510
  26th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ccca902-6832-42cb-b20d-6167471108fe
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39ca21c9-017c-4e40-8aac-e3e04c5a2713

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